Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
What type of financial aid is available through federal aid programs for college?
What are pell grants, student loans, and work studies?
What is the role of an advisor on a college campus?
An academic advisor is responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. They must also follow through and track the advancement of students.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college. Explain your answer.
False!
Approximately how many years (total) does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD), from the first year of college to the last day of medical school?
Between 11 and 15 years! Any answer in between will be accepted.
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
What are two things that can strengthen your college application?
Good grades, extracurricular activities, community service, strong ACT scores, letters of recommendation, strong essays.
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanics, or culinary arts.
Technical College or vocational school.
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
What is a social organization for male undergraduate students?
Fraternity
What is the difference between an undergraduate and a graduate degree?
Undergraduate programs follow high school and lead to an associate (two-year) degree or a bachelor (four-year) degree. Graduate programs follow a bachelor’s degree and lead to a master’s or doctoral degree.
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
Types of colleges that depend on tuition, fees, and other sources for funding. Enrollment is generally lower.
What are private colleges?
What is TOPS?
TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend either one of the Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities, schools that are a part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana approved Proprietary and Cosmetology Schools or institutions that are a part of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
What is a social organization for female undergraduate students?
What is the most efficient way to decide on a major?
Identify Interests, Values, Passions, and Abilities.
List three jobs that would require an advanced degree.
medical doctor, psychiatrist/psychologist, professor, veterinarian
These types of colleges aim to provide an overview of the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. They allow students to explore different disciplines rather than following a strict academic schedule in preparation for a specific career path. Most are private institutions. However, there are some public.
Liberal arts colleges
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the difference between early decision, early action, and rolling admission?
Early decision plans are binding: A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college.
Early action plans are nonbinding: Students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.
Rolling admission means colleges review applications on an ongoing basis. Colleges with rolling admission allow you to submit your application within a wider time frame, usually six months or so, and review applications as they come in.
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.